The HASD&IC Biweekly Briefing provides timely news and information for HASD&IC members and associates and is published on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Key articles and issues of interest from each publication, along with the President’s Message, are included below.
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5 Things To Know: Local Conference to Feature Expanding 5150 Criteria and CARE Court
The California Crisis Intervention Training Association (CACITA) Conference 2024 will be held on Oct. 30 at the Coronado Community Center. The event brings together behavioral health providers and public safety partners on key topics that impact both fields. The Expanding 5150 Criteria panel will discuss the impact of Senate Bill 43 (2023) on crisis response teams, […]
5 Things To Know: Free Street Medicine Continuing Education Course Offered
Clinicians, non-clinicians, peers, and administrators interested in street medicine or better care for individuals experiencing homelessness are invited to register for the San Diego Street Medicine Foundations training from Oct. 16-18. Held at San Diego City College, the three-day, continuing medical education-accredited course focuses on delivering primary care to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in their lived […]
5 Things To Know: Registration Is Open for 2024 CDPH Leadership Updates and District Sessions
On Nov. 5, the California Hospital Association (CHA) will provide a joint webinar with AXIS Medical Education for CHA members. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and CHA will discuss topics related to licensing, including program flexes due to potential surges, the status of re-licensing and recertification surveys, and CDPH’s plans to modify Title 22. Participants will have an opportunity to speak with their district office representatives in separate breakout sessions. Register to gain licensing clarification and a better understanding of CDPH policies and protocols.
5 Things To Know: Health Careers Exploration Program Applications Close Oct. 16
The Health Careers Exploration Program awards a maximum amount of $25,000 to organizations to support conferences, workshops, or career exploration activities that expose students to health careers. The application cycle closes on Oct. 16. An informational webinar was held on Sept. 9, and a recording and additional information are available on the program website.
5 Things To Know: Health Careers Exploration Program Applications Close Oct. 16
The Health Careers Exploration Program awards a maximum amount of $25,000 to organizations to support conferences, workshops, or career exploration activities that expose students to health careers. The application cycle closes on Oct. 16. An informational webinar was held on Sept. 9, and a recording and additional information are available on the program website.
The Agenda Is Set – Regional Health Care Leaders Are Coming to Carlsbad
This year’s HASD&IC Annual Meeting will shine a regional spotlight on health care’s top issues, bringing together policy and workforce-support experts to help hospitals prepare for the future and navigate a shifting political landscape.
Associate Member Spotlight: Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is a managed care organization, wholly owned by Blue Shield of California, offering Medi-Cal. It is led by health care professionals with a “members-first” philosophy and committed to building a quality network of providers and partnering with community organizations for more than 510,000 members across Los Angeles and San Diego counties.
Associate Member Spotlight: Exodus Recovery, Inc.
Exodus Recovery was founded in 1989, managing hospital-based inpatient and outpatient programs in Los Angeles County. Exodus has since expanded into San Diego, Orange, and Fresno counties with approximately 1,400 employees and nearly 50 programs providing a wide variety of services across the continuum of care.